Chalk Price in Jordan - 2022

Contents:

1. Chalk Price in Jordan (FOB) - 2022
2. Chalk Price in Jordan (CIF) - 2022
3. Chalk Exports in Jordan
4. Chalk Imports in Jordan

Chalk Price in Jordan (FOB) - 2022

The average chalk export price stood at $131 per ton in 2022, rising by 1.5% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a perceptible downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 1,106% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $805 per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Cameroon ($584 per ton), while the average price for exports to Croatia ($142 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Cameroon (+10.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Chalk Price in Jordan (CIF) - 2022

The average chalk import price stood at $169 per ton in 2022, rising by 2.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average import price increased by 126%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $499 per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was France ($146 per ton), while the price for Free Zones stood at $146 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (-0.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Chalk Exports in Jordan

In 2022, overseas shipments of chalks were finally on the rise to reach 2K tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, exports, however, saw a significant curtailment.

In value terms, chalk exports surged to $266K in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a precipitous slump.

Top Export Markets for Chalk from Jordan in 2022:

1. Togo (355.6 tons)
2. Italy (128.8 tons)
3. Cameroon (117.6 tons)
4. Bangladesh (88.4 tons)
5. Croatia (57.1 tons)
6. Taiwan (Chinese) (44.7 tons)
7. Egypt (22.8 tons)

Chalk Imports in Jordan

In 2022, supplies from abroad of chalks decreased by -80.9% to 16 tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, imports recorded a deep downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 587% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of 155 tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, chalk imports reduced notably to $2.8K in 2022. Overall, imports saw a abrupt setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 375% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $25K. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Top Suppliers of Chalk to Jordan in 2022:

1. Free Zones (10.0 tons)
2. France (3.4 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform